butyl alcohol

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butyl alcohol

Any of four isomeric alcohols, C₄H₉OH, widely used as solvents and in organic synthesis.

butyl alcohol

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for butanol

butyl alcohol

Any of four isomeric compounds that are alcohols and have four carbon atoms. Butyl alcohols are used as solvents and in organic synthesis. The two straight-chained isomers are called butanol. Chemical formula: C₄H₁₀O.

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butyl alcohol - a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents

butanol

alcohol - any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation

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